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Seattle Plans 200 New Public EV Chargers Despite Slowing U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales
Seattle is moving ahead with a significant expansion of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, announcing plans to bring another 200 public charging stations to city streets as part of an effort to make EV ownership more practical for…
Oxford study reveals what drivers really feel in electric cars
Conducted by the university's SDG Impact Lab in collaboration with electric car manufacturer Polestar, the research focused on how drivers physically and emotionally respond to high-performance EVs - beyond traditional metrics like horsepower and…
U-turn on EV policy could stall UK's take-up of EVs | Fiona Harvey and Jasper Jolly
Electric cars make people happy. More than nine in 10 EV drivers – 94% in a recent poll – are saving money, and a similar number would stick with electric for their next purchase, and recommend them to family and friends. Sales are…
UK Considers Cutting 2030 Zero-Emission Car Sales Target to 50%
Britain's Department for Transport (DfT) is considering whether to lower its 2030 zero-emission car sales target from 80% to 50%, a change with implications for automakers and planned emissions cuts. A consultation that closed Oct. 23 also…
UK drivers can save up to £300 by installing 1 thing at home after major government change
Drivers without a driveway could save up to £300 when installing an electric vehicle charger following a major change to planning rules. From October 21, people no longer need planning permission to install qualifying cross-pavement EV…
Andy Burnham's £274 driveway decision - started this October
Andy Burnham has overseen new driveway updates this October Andy Burnham's new driveway rule change introduced this October has widened the divide between home and public electric car charging to as much as £274, according to analysis. New…
EV drivers seek clarity as insurers push for higher premiums
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers are calling for greater clarity over a proposed 20 to 30 per cent increase in motor insurance premiums, questioning what has changed to justify higher charges when expensive repairs and the limited availability of…
Andy Burnham hands 2p per mile charges to drivers with two October rules
Two new rules put in place by Prime Minister Andy Burnham will hand 2p per mile charges to drivers both with and without driveways. And in some cases, depending on your energy deal and type of EV car, the prices could be even lower. Andy Burnham's…
Singapore to expand power capacity by 26 percent in early 2030s
Singapore will add five new gas-fired power plants to raise its electricity generation capacity by around 26 percent early next decade from around 12 gigawatts currently, Tan See Leng, minister for energy, trade and industry said on Monday. SCROLL…
Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at home
Audi has said it will spend $4bn (£3bn) to build its first factory in the US, as its parent company, Volkswagen, struggles with the impact of steep tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. The German brand's chief executive, Gernot Döllner…
Burnham hands EV targets decision to Haigh over wife's industry links
Andy Burnham has stepped aside from a decision on Britain's electric car sales targets because of a potential conflict of interest involving his wife, according to senior industry sources. The prime minister has handed responsibility for changes to…
Five Kirklees Council decisions this month as climate emergency declaration axed
It has been a crucial month for Kirklees as major decisions that will leave a lasting mark have been agreed. October has seen meetings of the Cabinet and Full Council, with big items on the agenda. The council's climate emergency declaration called…
Top Lithium Stocks To Watch Today - October 25th
Enovix's 100,000-Battery Drone Order Sets Up a Test of Its Production Plans Enovix, QuantumScape, Amprius Technologies, SES AI, Critical Metals, Energizer, and Sigma Lithium are the seven Lithium stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's…
IDG leads race for ASMPT's SMT unit valued at over US$1 billion, sources say
IDG Capital has emerged as the most advanced bidder to buy the electronics assembly equipment business of Hong Kong-listed ASMPT (0522), in a deal that could value the unit at over US$1 billion (HK$7.8 billion), three people with knowledge of the…
I've driven the the Hyundai Ioniq 3 - and it's one of 'most well-rounded affordable EVs' you can buy right now
Not so long ago, you could have compared Hyundai (and sister company Kia) to the numerous Chinese newcomers currently wreaking havoc on the new car market. The pair did to the legacy automakers what the Chinese are doing now, in so much as they…
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